Sclerotherapy in Austin, Texas (TX)

Sclerotherapy is a form of treatment for both spider veins and average-sized varicose veins. This treatment uses a chemical injected into the troublesome veins to cause the blood to coagulate, inflamation to set in, and the vein to eventually collapse so that the blood supply is rerouted to healthier veins. One variation of sclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, suspends the chemical in foam to provide greater adhesion to the vein walls.

Depending on the number of veins to be treated, a sclerotherapy session usually takes less than 30 minutes. After the procedure, the treatment site is wrapped in a bandage which applies pressure to control any bleeding and promote healing. Once treated with sclerotherapy, varicose veins do not come back.

Sclerotherapy is done on an outpatient basis and is only mildly painful. Other than the sting of the injection, some patients report some light cramping during the injection of the solution, but this quickly passes. Although all procedures have some risks, sclerotherapy has very few. Light bruising sometimes occurs around the affected area, and some patients have reported that freckling developed temporarily in the treatment area, but these both usually disappear within weeks.

With sclerotherapy, some patients may require several injection sessions for optimal results, but these are scheduled about a month apart. After finishing the treatment, the pain and unsightly appearance of the damaged veins are greatly improved. Patients report significantly smoother skin and little discoloration. Because these results are achieved without hospitalization or general anesthesia, sclerotherapy is a better choice than surgery for many patients. Patients also find recovery time is much shorter with sclerotherapy, and they are usually able to return to work within days.

Dr. Emery Dilling and Dr. Jeffrey Apple are highly trained physicians eager to provide Austin vein treatment solutions to patients in the Austin, Texas area suffering from varicose veins and spider veins. These can be very frustrating and burdensome conditions for many people, which is why the medical professionals at this Austin vein treatment center work hard to bring patients only the very best and most comprehensive treatment available. Patients should discuss their treatment options with a medical professional at VeinSolutions- Austin.

Among the treatments offered at this Austin vein treatment center are compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, laser and light therapy, sclerotherapy, varicose vein surgery and VNUS. Speaking with a medical professional at this facility is the best way to obtain further information about these treatments. This facility is equipped with some of the latest and most proven treatments in the industry, which allows the professionals on staff to provide a safe and efficient treatment.